Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juglandaceae

Genus:

Carya

Species:

Carya × collina

USDA Symbol:

CACO24

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2400 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, squirrels, small mammals, deer

Fall Color:

yellow, golden

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers upland habitats with good drainage

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Plant nuts immediately after collection in fall or stratify over winter. Seeds lose viability quickly if allowed to dry out.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI